Police search for attacker

RUIDOSO >> Ruidoso Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked a female in a public restroom Thursday evening.

The 45-year-old victim told police the that she was physically attacked inside the restroom at the White Mountain Sports Complex on Ovella Estes Way in Ruidoso at about 8 p.m. Thursday.

She described her attacker as a white male, aged mid-40s to early-50s, 6-foot, 2-inches tall with medium length salt-and-pepper hair.

The victim said she was able to follow the suspect to the parking lot and alkert bystanders in the nearby dog park. The attacker was reportedly seen getting into a maroon colored long-bed Chevrolet pick up truck with tinted windows. The truck had an unidentified sticker on the rear window or tail gate.

The victim was transported to Lincoln County Medical Center for examination and treatment of her injuries.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Art Nelson at 575-258-7365 or Crime Stoppers at 575-258-4545. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.